Richard Sheldon

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Credentials
  • Certified UESCA Ultrarunning Coach Certification
Sport(s) Coached
  • Running (marathon or shorter)
  • Triathlon
  • Ultrarunning
Level of Specialization
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Other Areas of Specialization
  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Sports Nutrition
Coaching Experience

5-10 years

About Richard

I grew up in England playing as many sports as I could before moving to triathlon in 2011 and slowly increasing the distance. I now love the long races and the lifestyle that comes with the training. More recently I have been getting into Ultra running and have done a backyard Ultra and a 50k race. 100 mile is on my radar but I have some triathlon goals to complete before I can fully focus on this. I have been coaching endurance sport/multisport since 2019 completing the ultramarathon coach certification was part of my process of continuing education and improving.

Coaching Philosophy

I try to be as flexible as possible to meet the requirements of the athletes, setting challenging but realistic goals and developing a program to achieve them whilst enjoying the process. The level of direct and indirect contact depends on the requirements of the client, service level and level of experience. The focus is preparing the athlete as best as possible for the race of whether their target is qualifying for the the World Championships or crossing the finish line.